Earthrise over the Moon as seen by Lunar Orbiter 1 on August 24, 1966.
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Earthrise over the Moon as seen by Lunar Orbiter 1 on August 24, 1966.
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Comparison of the original Earthrise image as seen by the public in 1966 and the restored image released in 2008.
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Comparison of the original Earthrise image as seen by the public in 1966 and the restored image released in 2008.
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The prominent feature in this image, taken by the Lunar Orbiter 3 on 19 February 1967, is Tsiolkovskiy, a large impact crater located on the far side of the Moon.
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The prominent feature in this image, taken by the Lunar Orbiter 3 on 19 February 1967, is Tsiolkovskiy, a large impact crater located on the far side of the Moon.
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Crater Copernicus as seen from an oblique angle by Lunar Orbiter 2 on 24 November 1966.
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Crater Copernicus as seen from an oblique angle by Lunar Orbiter 2 on 24 November 1966.
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Comparison of the resolution and image quality between the restored image and the original image (right) from the Earthrise as seen by Lunar Orbiter 1 on 25 August 1966.
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Comparison of the resolution and image quality between the restored image and the original image (right) from the Earthrise as seen by Lunar Orbiter 1 on 25 August 1966.
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Straight shot of the lunar surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on 19 November 1966.
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Straight shot of the lunar surface taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on 19 November 1966.
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The moon's far side, taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on 19 November 1966.
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The moon's far side, taken by Lunar Orbiter 2 on 19 November 1966.
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This second earthrise image was taken on August 25, 1966. Most of what is visible on the Moon's surface is the far side, with the Sea of Tsiolkovsky prominently featured.
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This second earthrise image was taken on August 25, 1966. Most of what is visible on the Moon's surface is the far side, with the Sea of Tsiolkovsky prominently featured.
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Medium resolution image taken by Lunar Orbiter 3 on 17 February 1967.
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Medium resolution image taken by Lunar Orbiter 3 on 17 February 1967.
A closeup of Tsiolkovskiy impact crater.
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A closeup of Tsiolkovskiy impact crater.
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Detail of a lunar geographical feature as seen by Lunar Orbiter 3 on 22 February 1967.
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Detail of a lunar geographical feature as seen by Lunar Orbiter 3 on 22 February 1967.
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Lunar Orbiter 4 photograph showing a crescent Earth and partly illuminated Moon.
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Lunar Orbiter 4 photograph showing a crescent Earth and partly illuminated Moon.
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